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On Laylat al-Qadr, mosques across the Muslim world stay open until dawn as believers devote the night to prayer and reflection. This year, over 4 million worshippers gathered in Mecca alone, breaking records as communities celebrate a night believed to be "better than a thousand months."
Bangladesh's untapped Islamic charity system could mobilize billions annually to lift millions out of poverty. Experts say better coordination and digital tracking could transform faith-based giving into a powerful anti-poverty tool.
Bangladesh is launching a revolutionary plan to eliminate extreme poverty in 10 to 15 years by formally organizing Zakat, the Islamic practice of charitable giving. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is creating a national framework to harness billions in religious donations that currently flow through informal channels.
The Emir of Kano is championing a bold policy to lift 2 million women out of poverty, declaring that women's economic empowerment isn't foreign but deeply Islamic. Kano State just launched a groundbreaking initiative that's already putting cash in the hands of 5,200 women monthly.
Across mosques worldwide, Muslims are discovering renewed spiritual clarity through I'tikaf, a centuries-old practice of devotional retreat during Ramadan's final days. The practice offers believers a transformative pause from daily life to deepen their faith.
Ten-year-old Palestinian Khalil Islam Abou Dagga arrived in Tunisia this week to receive specialized orthopedic treatment, joining 173 injured children and adults who've found medical care there since October 2023. The country has opened its doors and hospitals to families in need, covering all costs from housing to healthcare.
A mosque leader in India urged his community to welcome thousands of women attending a Hindu festival, offering water, food, and rest during Islam's holy month of Ramadan. His sermon celebrating interfaith friendship has spread across social media as a powerful example of religious harmony.
Morocco's ambassador delivered Quran copies to a small island nation's Muslim community during Ramadan, strengthening ties through faith. The gesture reflects a decade-long effort to promote peaceful Islamic traditions across Africa.
As Ramadan 2026 begins, millions of Muslims worldwide are using faith-driven apps to strengthen their spiritual practice during Islam's holiest month. From AI-powered Quran recitation to prayer-based productivity tools, technology is helping believers stay consistent with fasting, prayer, and community connection.
A Christian church in Kaduna, Nigeria has spent two decades giving food to Muslim families, Islamic schools, and displaced people during Ramadan. This year, 50 pastors and imams teamed up to help lower food prices during the holy month.
A healthcare company in Ghana donated food and supplies to three major Islamic centers before Ramadan, helping thousands of students and worshippers during the holy month. The annual tradition brings relief to communities wondering how they'll manage meals during fasting season.
Three Pakistani soldiers captured during deadly October border clashes are heading home, released through Saudi mediation as a gesture of peace for the Islamic holy month. After months of tension that left dozens dead, the humanitarian gesture signals hope for improving relations between the neighbors.
After years of uncertainty, 34 Australians held in a Syrian camp for families linked to Islamic State militants are finally heading home. Syrian Kurdish forces released them to family members who traveled to Syria for the reunion.
Egyptian archaeologists have discovered a massive rock shelter in South Sinai featuring prehistoric paintings, ancient inscriptions, and artifacts spanning 12,000 years of human history. The site reveals continuous human presence from 10,000 BC through the Islamic period.
Archaeologists just discovered a 100-meter-long rock formation in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula covered in ancient art spanning 10,000 years of human history. The site reveals how people lived, worked, and expressed themselves from prehistoric times through the Islamic era.
Survivors, religious leaders, and new laws are dismantling the myth that female genital mutilation is tied to faith, protecting millions of girls across Africa. Islamic scholars in three countries just issued historic fatwas declaring FGM has no religious basis.
One of Islam's most influential institutions celebrated a groundbreaking peace document signed with the Catholic Church seven years ago. The 2019 agreement between religious leaders continues inspiring global dialogue across faiths.
A monumental artwork celebrating medieval Islamic philosopher Al-Farabi arrives in Morocco for the first time, connecting cultures across continents. The exhibition features a 38-foot mural tracing the life of the thinker who once bridged East and West.
Young people from across the Arab and Islamic world just completed a 10-day journey exploring Saudi Arabia's sacred sites and modern progress. The program brought together future leaders to witness world-class pilgrim services and carry that message home.
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman revealed his iconic 1997 anthem "Maa Tujhe Salaam" was inspired by Islamic teachings on patriotism. The song was created to unite Indian youth across all religions during the nation's 50th Independence anniversary.
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